Here's the outfit I wore yesterday. The weather was pretty nice here in Baltimore. I love spring because I can finally wear the bright colors I've been waiting to pull out of my closet. What's your favorite color to wear in the spring?

White Tank Top - Kohl's | White Lace top- Forever 21 | Jeans - JCPenny | Black Classic Vans - Vans Store

 

Hello there ladies and gentlemen! My song of the week is The Phoenix by Fall Out Boy. I have been a fan and avid follower of this band since the days of 'Sixteen Candles' and 'Dance, Dance'. They just released their new album after being on a hiatus since 2009, called "Save Rock and Roll". They song has some interesting collaborations with artist like rapper Big Sean and music legend Sir Elton John. It's nice to have the boys back. This song is the first track on the album. Haven't heard it yet? Take a listen.

Red blouse  & Black Skirt- Thift Store | Black socks- Target | My favorite boots- Target | Necklaces- Forever 21

I haven't posted an outfit of the day in a while because I've been dressing pretty lazy in sweatpants and athletic wear for softball for the past week of so. I finally had it in me to put some effort into an outfit.

The song that I've had on repeat this week is As Your Friend by Afrojack featuring Chris Brown. I know everyone has their opinion on Chris Brown but I really like this song. It's a song that definitely gets you moving.Let me know what you think.

No videos or pictures from Tigerfest because the event got rained out. I was really excited to go but the weather had other plans! I will be going to see All Time Low, Pierce the Veil  You Me at Six, and Mayday Parade next weekend, which will be indoors. I'm excited for that. Hopefully you've all had a great Saturday.

Ladies and gentlemen I have returned from the world of studying and being buried beneath piles of work! These past few days have been extremely busy, but what better way to take a break than Tigerfest. Here at Towson we have a huge yearly event called Tigerfest. There are all kinds of inflatable games, food, prizes, and music.

The biggest part of the day is the concert. Last year, rapper Kid Cudi performed. This year the concert is headlined by Wiz Khalifa, whose song "Black and Yellow", is basically Towson's theme songs because those are the university's colors. Other performers include Towson University own DJ Chase, Harmonic Blue, Breathe Carolina, and Super Mash Bros. 

There's a beer garden for students who are 21 and over, but being realistic students can get their alcohol from other places. Hopefully this year will be more fun and drunken crowd surfers wouldn't be threatening to squish me and my friends who are all under the height of 5'6.  It should a good turn out, especially since Wiz Khalifa is pretty well known. I'm a fan of Breathe Caroline as well. Just over 1,600 people have R.S.V.P'ed on the event's Facebook page. The event is also open to none students, with tickets being sold at the gate.

I'm going to try my best to get good pictures and hopefully videos from the event! If you're in the Towson area and you're going let me know what you're most excited about for Tigerfest.

     Tabloids and the media seem to have an obsession with talking about celebrities' figures and weight but people seem to take things a step further when someone is pregnant. Pictures are all over news stands with headlines hoping to make a profit on gossip and opinion whether its tacky and insensitive or not.

    The media has always made people second guess their appearance due to social standards set by advertisements and images in television shows and movies. Why make it worse during a very important time in a woman's life when her body is going through all kinds of changes, some just nature and out of her control. Things get out of hand when we start bashing a woman over the weight she has gained while pregnant. Here's just a few examples of what I consider craziness.

     First, there's Jessica Simpson. Simpson along with other celebrities have been the target of bullying when it comes to weight. When she was pregnant with her first child, daughter Maxwell, the internet and tabloids were over flowing with comments about how big she was, some just being down right rude. 

     Pregnancy is different for everyone. Who's to say Jessica wasn't eating healthy and that the weight she gained wasn't needed to make sure her child was healthy? If you're not her doctor, her weight is none of your concern.

    Next, we have Kim Kardashian. She's been in the headlines for a while with her ongoing divorce from NBA player Kris Humphries and her whirlwind of a romance with rapper Kanye West. The spotlight shined even brighter when the world found out that she and West were expecting their first child together. Kim has always been known for her fashion so I wasn't surprised when she didn't let the changes she is going through change her style. 

 
   In one photo she was compared to a whale by internet users because she was wearing black and white. Some people are even complaining that she isn't dressing like a pregnant woman. I think a woman has the right to dress however she wants when she is pregnant as long as she is comfortable and she can walk safely in her choice of shoe. Kardashian's image is based a lot around her outward appearance. Kim and her sister's Khloe and Kourtney run a store line called Dash and even have their brand sold at department stores like Sears. People can't be mad at her for not getting out the maternity jeans.

I understand that celebs lose some of their right to privacy by choosing their profession and living the way some do but I feel like things go to far when you start tearing people apart because of the way they look. You never know what's going on behind closed doors or what advice someone's doctor has given them.

So my advice would be don't participate in the celeb bashing whether someone is pregnant or not they don't deserve nasty comments.

According to Billboard.com and other sites like Rap-Up.com rapper Kid Cudi has parted ways with fellow rapper Kanye West's label G.O.O.D Music and his managers, Patrick "Plain Pat"Reynolds and Emile Haynie. It is said that the decision was made around six months but Cudi took some time to figure out how to broach the subject with West. 

Kid Cudi (left) and Kanye West(right)

Cudi talked about the announcement not only on his Twitter but also during an appearance on Yesi Ortiz' radio show Power 106. This quote was taken from Rap-Up.com.

“[Kanye and I] were talking on the phone the other day and these are things I’ve been wanting to talk to him about,” Cudi said. “Me starting my own direction, and he got it because he’s trying to start his new path and try new things as an artist and he was just like, ‘Man, I feel you as an artist. It’s cool, whatever."

Before he spoke to Kanye West, Cudi spoke with West's managers Jay-Z and Don C. They gave him advice on how to approach the support and gave him their support in his decision. When he spoke about his own managers his had this to say,

 "Pat and Emile are doing their own thing, i wish them well. I have a diff vision, for music, for the world. im just doing the right thing, i come from a different place. people lose sight of the mission. cant expect everyone to be built like me. when people have different visions, you gotta go your own way." (Quote from Billboard.com)

Cudi plans to start his own record label soon where he will mainly focus on his work with artist King Chip. Kid Cudi will release his next album Indicud on April 23rd. The song list for the album was revealed today.